Logistics Team Leader

Role Summary

Leading a team of Stores Team Members, Material Handlers and Despatch Team Members

Key Responsibilities

Conduct pre-work briefings covering safety, KPI target adherence and general plant communication then assignment of duties for the shift.

Ensuring delivery targets are in line with planning and customer requirements

Constant evaluation of delivery target adherence and initiating 'catch back' scenarios

As part of a layered audit system carry out adherence to standardised work assessments.

Responsible for the completion of Level 1 (clean and check) and 2 TPM (tighten and adjust) checks on all applicable plant and equipment.

Responsible for adherence to the 5S system developed for the production area/plant/equipment

Communicate effectively with support department's to protect their area from variation through potential problem prediction and first level escalation.

Training and competence assessment of all team members to 'U' level on all equipment and processes to ensure full logistics utilisation flexibility.

Business, SAP and Customer systems compliance and maintenance relevant to area of control.

To monitor, support and co-ordinate physical stock checks, compare and support system accuracy.

Development of team with regards to Standardised Work, achieving delivery performance and the zero pass of defective parts to the next process.

First level escalation of problems affecting or potentially affecting their area of responsibility

Active participation in Continuous Improvement/ problem solving activities

To support and maintain pull process - either via system or control via Kanban

Key Qualifications

Experienced logistics team member who has exhibited rigour in their approach to quality and systems. Has a been proactive and participated regularly in problem solving exercises. Able to demonstrate a professional approach to receiving and delivering training.

Able to lead by example in adherence to pre-defined routines with consistency and discipline.

A good interdepartmental communicator that can solve issues systematically and objectively.

A passion and ability to develop their team to maximise team performance, engagement and potential.

Knowledge and Education

Experience within a Logistics environment.

People management and development.

Business process experience within a similar environment. Proven track record within automotive sector (possibly 1st tier).

ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management in Team Leading)

Additional Information

Must be able to work onsite from our Wolverhampton facility